Elric Movie Casting Archive

[dwalls]

Christian Bale as Yyrkoon definitely sounds good.
Paul Bettany as Elric could work, or maybe Daniel Craig if not too busy doing Bond, but I think Elric needs to be more feminine looking.
Ron Perlman should have a part to play somewhere if this movie ever gets made, as he has a great voice and a good track record for sci-fi/fantasy movies and voice work - check out Hellboy 1/2 etc.

Guillermo del Toro should definitely direct/produce it.

I grew up with Michael Moorcock's awesome books which are so influential and think it's about time a modern film was made of one of them.

[Nathaniel]

I do like the idea of Pearlman as Voice of SB, though Billy Zane would be my 1st choice (slightly more "seductive")

[Ant]

ALL POSTS AFTER THIS ONE ARE NOT PART OF "MY" ARCHIVE!

[childofchaos]

Originally Posted by Ant

Here's an idea... I hope Berry et al. are cool with it... I propose this thread as an archive for the casting suggestions in the various Elric movie threads.
* I've also taken the liberty of adding, in gray, further suggestions from an old thread on the Chaosium Elric mailing list.
* Mike's (apparent) preferences are marked M.

Hyperlinked Index!

• Elric
  Arioch (and other higher powers)
  Cymoril
  Dyvim Tvar
  Dyvim Slorm
  Jagreen Lern
  Dr. Jest
  Magum Colim
  Moonglum
  Myshella
  Rackhir
  Sadric
  Sepiriz
  Sharilla
  Smiorgan
  Stormbringer (voice)
  Tanglebones
  Theleb K'aarna
  Yishana
  Yyrkoon
  Zarozinia

If you have new casting suggestions post them to any active thread in the Elric Movie Forum. I'll monitor the forum and update the lists to reflect new suggestions.

If you think I've missed any (serious) suggestions, please email me at antallan(at)mac(dot)com, or AIM me at AntAllanUK, and I'll edit the appropriate entry. (Macauley Culkin as Elric? Come on!)
* Please provide a reference to the orginal post!
* Let me know spelling and other misteaks too.

*** I've added links - mainly in the Elric list - to the Elric Movie Speculative Photos gallery. Let me know if I've missed any... and who the "unknown" artists are.

But to avoid making this too confusing, and so less useful, please do not [Post Reply] directly to this thread.

OK?

Gr.,
Ant

I thinkj Michael Moorcock's choice for the role of Elric is perfect. Paul Bettany has the look for someone who is not overmusceled. Too many actors have been incorrectly chosen in important roles, take for instance Orlando Bloom as Legolas. He looked about as elven as P Diddy looks like James Bond. It is sad when director's loose sight of the feel and look of the characters. Oh well, lets hope Mr. Bettany gets the role.

[RavensTalons]

Not like it means anything, but my vote would be for Christian Bale. He has very striking and sharp features. His talents lend themselves to intense, complicated characters. And if you've ever seen stills from 'The Machinist' you would know he is willing to torture himself to make his body fit the role. In addition, he already has experience with action scenes involving swordplay.

[corum_jhaelen]

Hello.

I think Paul Bettany would be great as Elric!

For Yyrkoon, i would vote for Christian Bale.

[Babymordred121]

I think the best Yyrkoon would have to be Joaquin Phoenix. I'm not sure if he'd take it though; there are a lot of parallels with his character of Commodus in "Gladiator". He's just got that deranged glint in his eyes and that slight quiver in his voice that would be perfect for Yyrkoon, though.

[thingfish]

NO WAY!! it should definitely be an unknown actor and none of those hollywood posers.Actually im not too busy myself at the moment mike.I come cheap and can do a nice lasagne so im told!

[Babymordred121]

I was thinking that Gaspard Ulliel could probably do a descent job as Elric. He's got the right look for the part, in my opinion.

[PawnOfChaos]

I can't think of anyone because I believe anyone who plays a MM character will let me down. Sorta like Stephen King movies- great on paper, not so hot on screen. Especially when you've wanted a movie for 20+ years!

[Durandir]

Just to throw my suggestion in the pot as well... I am pretty sure noone has mentioned him so far. SO what about Julian Rhind-Tutt, some of you might know him from the English series Green Wing where he plays "Dr Mac"

Here are a few pictures of him:
http://julianrhind-tutt.co.uk/gallery.htm

[nonbornking]

For Elric: how about the guy who played 'Whitey' in Me, Myself, and Irene

[slytovhand]

I just had a thought..Christopher Eccleston. Has the height, the general build, the angled/gauntish face. Also has enough of a name (Dr Who), and the acting ability. At the moment, I can't really see him with long white hair, but I reckon he could do it!

Or maybe Hugo Weaving (Mr Smith from Matrix trilogy). Again, similar sort of build and face, not so well known to be a draw card on his own, and hasn't been 'hollywood-ised'.

[MisterE]

I love many of the suggestions listed here, most I consider excellent actors up to the job (and let's face it, with years of fan readership whoever IS picked has some big shoes -armor?- to fill).

Has anyone considered some lesser known actors? I'd suggest:
Timothy Olyphant of "Go", Michael Rosenbaum of "Smallville" (check him out with hair in "Wes Craven's Cursed") or possibly even Stephen Dorff of "Blade". It's just that when I think of Elric I think of a thinner face, sad, tortured but even a teensy bit evil by human standards - and fighting it/struggling with it. I'm not sure I'd buy some of the actors mentioned. I personally wasn't a big fan of Tom Cruise in say "Interview with a Vampire" (although he was great in "Risky Business") and I just think Elric would be closer in character to the Vampire film than a teen movie. I also think a lesser known might bring something fresh that we won't expect and we won't have ready made expectations of.

IMHO,
-MisterE

[mavIII]

Hello again,

I had seen another suggestion that maybe a "Woman" should
play Elric, especially because of your (Michael) description of
him.
After watching the Academy Awards tonight, I think ALL
should take a look at the unusual Beauty of "Tilda Swinton"
who won for her role in "Michael Clayton".
And she also starred in another Classic adaption, "The
Chronicles of Narnia".
http://www.shrinkle.com/ebay/tildacollage.jpg

MAN! . . . I can totally see her with "hair like smoke" out
of the Dragon Helm (and Red contacts).
She's got all the facial features, tall and thin (but have her
muscle up a bit) and Voila!
Check her out in the movie "Valmont" as well ;)

Recent Note:
WHOA! I found the thread and man, it sure brings out the
worst in people it did :(
And I agree that the Person meant that the Actress play
Elric AS a man. But hey, I'd go with my previous Actors 1st,
But Miss Swinton LOOKS Like "Goulds" version of Elric!
(See Book series covers).


Lastly,
Again, look at the work of this young Armourer, please
. . . you too Mr. Moorcock:
http://azmal.deviantart.com/
He does great work, and I'm sure he would contribute and
learn alot from veterans in Film making and Costume
Design.

Take care all,

-MAVIII

[SERPNTA1267]

Great looking armor!

[Nilthar]

Those armours are amazing!

[luvian_elf]

Originally Posted by mavIII

Hello again,

I had seen another suggestion that maybe a "Woman" should
play Elric, especially because of your (Michael) description of
him.
After watching the Academy Awards tonight, I think ALL
should take a look at the unusual Beauty of "Tilda Swinton"
who won for her role in "Michael Clayton".
And she also starred in another Classic adaption, "The
Chronicles of Narnia".
http://www.shrinkle.com/ebay/tildacollage.jpg

MAN! . . . I can totally see her with "hair like smoke" out
of the Dragon Helm (and Red contacts).
She's got all the facial features, tall and thin (but have her
muscle up a bit) and Voila!
Check her out in the movie "Valmont" as well ;)

She really IS a perfect Elric...
Nice thought!
I totally agree that Christian Bale has everything it takes to be Yyrkoon.
The looks, the attitude, the talent...

[Nathaniel]

I think Mike has allready said that he thinks Tilda Swinton would be great, but he said something along the lines that *a paper dog will chase an asbestos cat through hell before universal goes for that idea*
I tend to agree with him on both counts

[SB_Storm]

I'll play the lead roll of Elric for the movie,

Am I an actor? Nope
Does anyone know me in Hollywood? Nope
Do I know about the whole sega? Yup
Do I think I could do the job? Yup
Can I relate to the character? Yup
Why would I want to? Because the story that needs to be told is grand.

I know it is a bold statement,
but if you need to fill the lead roll where do I sign up to make it happen?

~SB